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ROY — A teenager is dead after he was hit by a FrontRunner train Saturday afternoon, Utah Transit Authority officials say.
The collision happened at about 4 p.m. at 2694 W. 4800 South in Roy. UTA spokesman Carl Arky said investigators originally thought the teen was a female but later determined him to be a 16-year-old boy.
The collision "does not appear to be an accident," Arky said. Investigators believe the teen intended to kill himself.
At one point, the accident caused a 60- to 70-minute delay of southbound FrontRunner trains between the Clearfield and North Temple stations, according to a tweet from UTA.
Northbound trains were stopped at Clearfield, and then a bus bridge was set up to transport northbound passengers from Clearfield to Roy, and on to Ogden. Shortly after 7 p.m., UTA tweeted that the bus bridge had been canceled and trains were again traveling north as far as Ogden.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK.
Crisis Hotlines
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-691-5433
- Salt Lake County/UNI Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
Online resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Warning signs of suicide
- Talking about wanting to die
- Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious, agitated or recklessly
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme mood swings
The more of these signs a person shows, the greater the risk. Warning signs are associated with suicide but may not be what causes a suicide.
Information from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.What to do if you see warning signs of suicide
- Do not leave the person alone
- Remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt
- Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional
